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NCAA to allow limited fans for Division I men's basketball tournament

The NCAA will allow a limited number of fans at every round of this year's men's NCAA tournament, it announced on Friday.

Up to 25% capacity with physical distancing will be permitted at all rounds and the Final Four, a decision made in conjunction with state and local health authorities in Indiana. The 25% will include all participants, staff and family members, as well as fans. Masks and physical distancing will be required.

"We continue to use the knowledge we have gained over the season on how to conduct games in a safe environment," NCAA president Mark Emmert said in a statement.